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Nonsuicidal Self Injury clinical trials and research

• 10Clinical trials
• 5NIH research projects
• 4Countries

Newest Nonsuicidal Self Injury clinical trials

All recruiting trials (10)

• Blended ERITA for Teens Who Self-Injure

  A blended, youth-focused therapy test combines in-person sessions with digital tools to help teens who have recently self-injured see if this approach improves emotion regulation and daily functioning.

  Recruiting Karolinska Institutet · Stockholm · NCT07755774

• Blended ERITA for Teens Who Self-Injure

  A blended, youth-focused therapy test combines in-person sessions with digital tools to help teens who have recently self-injured see if this approach improves emotion regulation and daily functioning.

  Recruiting Karolinska Institutet · Stockholm · NCT07755774

• Internet-delivered Emotion Regulation Therapy for Adolescents with NSSI

  This trial tests whether a flexible, internet-based therapy for teens who self-injure can be more effective than standard online treatment for reducing nonsuicidal self-injury symptoms.

  Recruiting Karolinska Institutet · Stockholm · NCT07573085

• Digital tool for teens to help stop NSSI

  A small study will test a teen-focused app that delivers a guided digital program to see if it’s feasible for teens 14–18 who currently hurt themselves but aren’t in therapy.

  Recruiting Northwestern University · Chicago, Illinois · NCT07224165

• Assessing mental health disorders in Hong Kong using a new recall method

  This study is testing a new way to help people in Hong Kong remember important life events to see how many have experienced major depression and thoughts of suicide.

  Recruiting The University of Hong Kong · Hong Kong · NCT06804525

• Exploring social feedback and risk-taking in adolescents with self-injury behaviors

  This study looks at how social feedback affects risk-taking in teenagers aged 15-18 who engage in self-injury behaviors.

  Recruiting University of Electronic Science and Technology of China · Chengdu, Sichuan · NCT05981677

• Understanding how emotions affect decision-making in adolescents who self-injure

  This study looks at how emotions affect decision-making in teenagers who hurt themselves and compares it to their peers who don’t, to better understand why they might make harmful choices.

  Recruiting University of Electronic Science and Technology of China · Chengdu, Sichuan · NCT05981612

• Examining pain empathy in adolescents with nonsuicidal self-injury

  This study is trying to see how the brains of teens who hurt themselves on purpose respond to feelings of pain in others compared to teens who don’t, to better understand their emotional challenges.

  Recruiting University of Electronic Science and Technology of China · Chengdu, Sichuan · NCT05968313

• Examining emotion regulation in adolescents with nonsuicidal self-injury

  This study looks at how teenagers who hurt themselves without wanting to die manage their emotions compared to those who don’t, using brain scans while they watch videos that trigger feelings.

  Recruiting University of Electronic Science and Technology of China · Chengdu, Sichuan · NCT05907421

• Training adolescents with self-injury to regulate emotions using neurofeedback and biofeedback

  This study is testing whether teaching teens who self-injure to manage their emotions using special brain and body feedback can help them stop hurting themselves.

  Recruiting Region Östergötland · Linköping · NCT05656001

NIH-funded research (5)

Early-stage science funded by the US National Institutes of Health. Most of these projects don't enroll patients, but they show what is being worked on.

• Short therapy to reduce self-injury and help Veterans function better

  A nine-session, Veteran-adapted therapy uses real-time phone-based tracking to help people stop non-suicidal self-injury and improve daily functioning.

  NIH research Durham VA Medical Center · Durham, United States · NIH-11222674

• Creating a digital tool to help teenagers who self-injure

  This study is creating a helpful online tool for teens aged 14 to 17 who hurt themselves in non-suicidal ways, making it easier for them to get support and learn coping strategies without feeling judged.

  NIH research Northwestern University at Chicago · Chicago, United States · NIH-11060283

• A brief intervention to help veterans reduce self-injury and improve their lives

  This study is designed to help veterans who hurt themselves without wanting to end their lives by adapting a special treatment to better understand and support them, aiming to replace harmful behaviors with healthier ways to cope and feel better overall.

  NIH research Durham VA Medical Center · Durham, United States · NIH-10940585

• Creating a digital tool to help teenagers who self-injure

  This study is creating a helpful online tool for teens aged 14 to 17 who hurt themselves in non-suicidal ways, making it easier for them to find support and learn coping strategies without feeling judged.

  NIH research Northwestern University at Chicago · Chicago, United States · NIH-10890152

• Digital intervention for young adults who self-injure without suicidal intent

  This study is creating a friendly online tool to help young adults who struggle with self-injury, offering support and skills to manage their feelings and behaviors, especially for those who might not want to go to traditional therapy.

  NIH research Northwestern University at Chicago · Chicago, United States · NIH-10800792

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Quick answers

How many Nonsuicidal Self Injury clinical trials are recruiting right now?

10, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where are these trials running?

In 4 countries. The most sites are in China (4 trials), Sweden (4 trials), Hong Kong (1 trial), United States (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.

How do I join one?

Open a study, check the "Is this trial a fit for you?" section, then contact the study team listed on the page. They will ask a few screening questions. Asking is free and does not commit you to anything. Talk it over with your doctor first.

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